OMS SUPPORT DIPG AWARENESS

DIPG (Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) is an aggressive tumor of the brainstem that affects the part of the brain responsible for vital life functions; it is most frequently diagnosed in children ages 4 - 11. Approximately 4,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with DIPG every year. Only 10% of children with DIPG survive for 2 years following their diagnosis; the average survival time is only 9 months.

There is still no effective treatment and no chance of survival. DIPG grows in a way that makes surgical removal impossible. The cancer spreads into healthy tissue, and there is no way to avoid cutting out healthy brain tissue which is necessary for survival.

But there a clinic in Monterrey, Mexico that offers hope with a promising treatment for DIPG… and through your connection to the OMs, you can help!

Any time you purchase Total Infinity or Esperanza from the OM Store, a portion of the purchase goes to support children receiving treatment for DIPG in Monterrey! The treatment has already extended the lives of many of the children receiving it, and their quality of life has also improved dramatically.

Esperanza’s Essence is “Courage” which every family desperately needs when dealing with DIPG. The Total Infinity OMs’ Essence is “True Connection” – and by helping support the children receiving treatment in Monterrey, you demonstrate how we really ARE all connected!

In fact, the Total Infinity OMs were created to honor the memory of a very brave young girl who was taken by DIPG: Kira Brown-Augdal aka “Kira Fierce” (October 13, 2008 - November 15, 2017).

Learn more about Kira at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kirafierce/ You can learn more about DIPG at https://www.dipg.org and www.MakingDIPGhistory.com

The OMs thank you for your support and helping to spread DIPG awareness!